Lorraine Perry   Written by Paxton Nacinovich

  Dreams are the things of which life is made. Dreams are also the things from which fabulous food is created. Armed with a dream and incredible talent, Lorraine Perry began her journey. She took her dream of art in food, coupled with magical surroundings in which to enjoy it, and Lorraine’s Cake and Tea Room in Lafayette, New Jersey was born. 

The dream began in Point Pleasant, New Jersey where Lorraine was born. Growing up Lorraine moved to Andover Township in 1964. When Lorraine married, she and her husband Jake Perry moved to Frankford where they reside today. Lorraine developed an affinity for the folksiness of Sussex County over the years. This love of the county’s charming towns eventually led her to Lafayette, where she hoped to start a food business one day. 

Lorraine spent her career in the food industry since she was seventeen and has enjoyed both the creation of food and delectable treats in addition to the business of managing a restaurant. Lorraine had been working as a banquet manager at the time she served High Tea to members of the Republican Party. She then decided to take her training to the next level by studying at the French Culinary Institute in New York City. Shortly thereafter she became the pastry chef at Crystal Springs in Vernon New Jersey.  After her tenure at Crystal Springs, she began working from home building up her bakery business and then a dream was conceived. Lorraine enjoyed the High Tea experience and she wanted to combine the milieu of High Tea with the creation of culinary delights in a fanciful venue. 

When she saw the building which houses her current business she immediately knew it had the workings of a perfect location. With the charm of the town of Lafayette along with the simple elegance of the building it became the perfect combination for the bakery and tea room.

 Lorraine spared no effort in getting the necessary permits to bring the interior and exterior to its current grandeur. Without a bakery of similar caliber within the town Lorraine forged ahead. She brought back farm to table quality and freshness. She created something unique that is both a visual and culinary masterpiece. The bakery features delectable desserts and foods while the tea room also includes memorable experiences for community members to come together and experience the magic.

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973-579-5300

Lorraine’s Cake and Tea Room  

86 NJ-15

Lafayette, NJ 07848 

Sunday May 6, 2018